Vlogger couple found dead in Thiruvananthapuram home; suicide suspected

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A couple identified as Selvaraj (45) and his wife Priya (40) were found dead at their residence in Cheruvarakonam, Parassala in Thiruvananthapuram.

They had a YouTube channel called ‘Sellu family.’

Their son, a home care intern in Ernakulam, had last spoken to his parents on Friday evening. Unable to reach them since Saturday morning, he decided to visit in person.

Upon arrival, he found the gate locked, but noticed the door was slightly open. After entering the house, he found his mother dead on the bed, while his father was found hanging in the same room.

It is suspected that the couple died two days ago. Parassala police have registered a case.

Priya posted a YouTube video on Friday evening. She was last streamed live on Thursday.

The local ward panchayat member told the media that the couple was facing financial problems.